[Society of American Archivists](https://www2.archivists.org)

February 2027 (application deadline, projected)

Up to $1,500 for registration, travel, and accommodation for the SAA Annual Meeting (one-time award).

Supports North American archival students and recent graduates to attend and participate in the SAA Annual Meeting.

Applicants must present research or participate actively in SAA-sponsored activities at the Annual Meeting.

--- ## Description The Donald Peterson Student Travel Award provides financial support for students and recent graduates from graduate archival education degree programs within North America to attend the Society of American Archivists (SAA) Annual Meeting. The award aims to stimulate greater participation in SAA activities by emerging professionals, specifically through presenting research at the Annual Meeting or engaging in SAA-sponsored committees or sections. The award is named in honor of Donald Peterson, a New York lawyer and philatelist, whose lifelong appreciation for history and preservation inspired this initiative. --- ## Due Dates - February 2027 (anticipated/projected application deadline) *All dates are projected based on the annual cycle; check the program page for updates.* --- ## Funding Amount - Up to $1,500 to cover registration, travel, and accommodation expenses for the SAA Annual Meeting. - Award is given once per recipient. --- ## Eligibility - Open to SAA members in good standing. - Applicants must be: - Currently enrolled in a graduate archival education degree program in North America **or** - Recent graduates (within the previous calendar year) of such a program. - Participation at the SAA Annual Meeting must include: - Presentation of research **or** - Active participation in an SAA-sponsored committee, section, or roundtable. - Application materials required: - 500-word essay describing career goals and potential impact on the archival profession. - Unofficial transcript (to verify student status) or copy of graduate diploma. - Two letters of recommendation from individuals knowledgeable about the applicant’s qualifications. --- ## Application Process - Applications must be submitted online via the SAA application portal. - Required materials: - 500-word essay - Unofficial transcript or graduate diploma - Two letters of recommendation (uploaded by references) - Only one travel award may be received per cycle, though applicants may apply for multiple awards. - [Preview and apply for the Donald Peterson Student Travel Award](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45847-Society-Of-American-Archivists) --- ## Additional Information - The award is administered by a subcommittee of the SAA Awards Committee. - If the selected recipient declines the award, an alternate may be chosen from the applicant pool. - See the [Directory of Archival Education](https://www2.archivists.org/dae) for eligible graduate programs. --- ## External Links - [Donald Peterson Student Travel Award details](https://www2.archivists.org/governance/handbook/section12-peterson) - [SAA Travel Awards Overview](https://www2.archivists.org/awards/travel-awards) - [Application portal](https://app.smarterselect.com/programs/45847-Society-Of-American-Archivists) - [Directory of Archival Education](https://www2.archivists.org/dae) - [Society of American Archivists homepage](https://www2.archivists.org) --- ## Contact Information | Purpose | Contact | |----------------------------------|--------------------------------------------| | General inquiries | [Contact SAA](https://www2.archivists.org/contact) | | Committee chair (recent cycles) | Daardi Sizemore Mixon
[daardi.mixon@mnsu.edu](mailto:daardi.mixon@mnsu.edu) | | SAA main office | (312) 606-0722 |

Donald Peterson Student Travel Award

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